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LA56 BRF

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BRF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 118,238 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,237 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front pipes under front wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes at rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes under rear wings all pipes are marked (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x60x15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,472 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,111 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,111 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 31,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,210 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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LA56 BRF is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 57,955 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA56 BRF registered?

LA56 BRF is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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